Upon entering my freshmen year of college, I was told that the next four years of my life would fly by before I knew it. Little did I know how true that statement was. As I am currently finishing up my junior year, I haven't been able to come to terms with the fact that I am about to enter into my fourth and final year of college. Along the way, I have met so many amazing people, accomplished so many things I didn't even know I was capable of, and have slowly grown into someone that I can be proud of. During my junior year alone, these are some of the things that I have learned:

1. Loyal friends are the best friends.

Throughout your freshmen and sophomore year, you will make more friends than you even knew you wanted/needed but the ones that stick by your side through your upperclassman years are the most important.

2. SLEEP IS A POWERFUL WEAPON AND NO AMOUNT OF COFFEE/ENERGY DRINKS CAN MAKE UP FOR LACK OF SLEEP!!!

3. There are so many valuable lessons to be learned outside of the classroom.

4. Success isn't measured by fancy internships, perfect test scores, or prestigious awards. Success is about personal growth and knowing that you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.

5. House parties are a lot more fun when they're not actually at your house.

6. With a strong support system, you can accomplish anything.

7. No relationship is perfect.

Even the best relationships go through their fair share of hardships and struggles but the ones that are meant to be will be strong enough to survive it.

8. It is important to surround yourself with people you admire and look up to.

9. You are capable of so much more than you think you are.

Step out of your comfort zone and do things you never imagined yourself doing.

10. Despite how hard I try, I still do not know how to cook and though I am an upperclassman I am not above getting a meal plan.

Bring it on senior year.